Two India-LPG Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz as More LPG Ships Idle Near Hormuz
Two India-LPG Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz as More LPG Ships Idle Near Hormuz
Two India-flagged LPG carriers cross the Strait of Hormuz while five more India-bound LPG ships anchor nearby, highlighting ongoing transit amid Iran’s restrictions.
Two India-flagged LPG tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, entering the eastern waters, while five more India-bound LPG carriers remained anchored north of Dubai-Ras Al Khaimah near the Strait. Together, the ships carry more than 170,000 tonnes of LPG destined for India.
Observers report Iran’s tightening control over maritime traffic in the strait, with the Revolutionary Guards claiming to have turned back three ships attempting to transit earlier in the week. Iran has indicated that ships from India and a handful of friendly nations would be allowed to pass, while warning that vessels linked to its enemies would be kept out.
Earlier reports noted that two Indian LPG carriers had crossed safely, and a shipping ministry official indicated further movement of Indian vessels through Hormuz. In addition, the route around Larak Island—dubbed the “Tehran toll booth” by Lloyd’s List—has been used by many ships recently, though movement has varied as Iran grants or withholds passage.
The anchored ships near Hormuz occur amid a broader West Asia crisis and ongoing efforts by India to keep energy supplies flowing. Shipping watchers say these developments underscore the delicate balance required to navigate Hormuz in a volatile regional environment while ensuring India’s energy needs are met.
This week’s activity shows both progress and caution in the Hormuz corridor: some Indian-flagged LPG carriers have transited, while others remain at anchor or travel via alternative routes, depending on Iranian approvals and regional tensions.
